Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Planning Committee update, February 2026
Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee considered several significant planning applications at its recent meeting on 26 February 2026. The Committee unanimously objected to the proposal
Planning Committee update, February 2026
Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee considered several significant planning applications at its recent meeting on 26 February 2026. The Committee unanimously objected to the proposal
News
Planning Committee update, February 2026
Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee considered several significant planning applications at its recent meeting on 26 February 2026. The Committee unanimously objected to the proposal
Residents invited to shape the future of health and wellbeing in Somerset
People across Somerset are being encouraged to share their views on health and wellbeing priorities as part of a new survey launched by Somerset Council’s
New road investment to smarten up Somerset
Somerset Council is planning to spend up to £5m over the next three years to smarten up Somerset’s roads, pavements and cycleways. Current road maintenance programmes focus on safety critical works which can
New Pétanque Terrain Coming to Victoria Park
Bridgwater Town Council will begin work in March 2026 on a new pétanque terrain in Victoria Park. The project is being funded by Bridgwater Pétanque
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
March 2026
Finance and Corporate Committee
Full Council
Planning Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
March 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
